The release of the 13 came after their lawyers filed a 16-count motion to Judge Sikajipo Wollor.

The suspects’ lawyers informed Criminal Court ‘D’ that they were arrested for alleged armed robbery and placed behind bar without an indictment.

The Defense lead lawyer, Momolu Kardika said the absence of an indictment against the defendants as well as prolong detention after two court terms was a violation of their right as provided by law.

The suspects’ lawyers referenced Sections 13.7 and 18.2 of the Criminal Procedure Law on bails and prolong detention.

But most of the defendants had been behind bar for more than seven years without trial.Judge Wollor ordered that a criminal appearance bond or cash bond be made to the court to ensure the safety of the defendants, while they are temporary released to their relatives.

The release of the 13 came after their lawyers filed a 16-count motion to Judge Sikajipo Wollor.

The suspects’ lawyers informed Criminal Court ‘D’ that they were arrested for alleged armed robbery and placed behind bar without an indictment.

The Defense lead lawyer, Momolu Kardika said the absence of an indictment against the defendants as well as prolong detention after two court terms was a violation of their right as provided by law.

The suspects’ lawyers referenced Sections 13.7 and 18.2 of the Criminal Procedure Law on bails and prolong detention.

But most of the defendants had been behind bar for more than seven years without trial.Judge Wollor ordered that a criminal appearance bond or cash bond be made to the court to ensure the safety of the defendants, while they are temporary released to their relatives.